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Trip Overview

The bus between San Rafael and Monterey takes 11h 38m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from San Rafael to Monterey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 38m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
Once a week
Frequency

San Rafael to Monterey bus times

Buses run once a week between San Rafael and Monterey. The service departs San Rafael at 11:30 PM at night, which arrives into Monterey at 11:08:00. All services require a transfer at Mission St & 4th St and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitSan Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyFlixbus USAAmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit11h 38m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Monterey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Tyler / Franklin via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 12m.

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